The Tunnel to Towers Climb is a 5K running race held in Sandpoint, Idaho, on July 4, 2026. Starting at 7:00 AM from 410 S Division Ave, this event offers an accessible entry price between $5 and $50. The early morning start is typical for summer holiday racing and gives runners a chance to complete their distance before heat builds through the day. Sandpoint's location in northern Idaho provides a mountain town setting for Fourth of July weekend racing. Whether you're using this as a hard effort or a fun community run, the low entry cost and straightforward 5K distance make it easy to fit into a holiday schedule.
From the Race Organizer
What is a Tunnel To Towers Run & Walk? The Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk Series was created to honor the heroic life and death of Stephen Siller, a New York City firefighter (FDNY) who lost his life on September 11, 2001 after strapping on his gear and running 3 miles through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to the Twin Towers. We honor those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 by supporting our first responders and military who make extraordinary sacrifices in the line of duty! For more information on the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, please visit www.t2t.org . This will be the first time that Sandpoint has been selected to host the run/walk/climb this 4th of July. We are excited to celebrate America’s 250th birthday by bringing together the community to honor first responders, remember 9/11, and raise funds for the Tunnel to Towers programs. How far is a Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk? This is a 5K (3.1 miles) to walk or run this event. Anyone can run, walk, or experience this event. Where can I pick up my packet? Packets will be available for pick up on Friday July 3rd between 5:00pm-7:30pm. Packets can be picked at Evan’s Brother’s Coffee House, which is located at 524 Church St. Sandpoint, Idaho. Packets will also be available the day of the event starting at 5am at the high school. Can I register the day of the run? Yes. Registration will open at 5 am the morning of the run. If you wait to register, we may not have a shirt for you and we do not guarantee sizes for late registrants. When does online registration close? Online registration will close on Saturday July 4th at 9am. Is there parking available? Yes, there will be ample parking at Sandpoint High School. The school is located @ 410 S. Division Sandpoint, Idaho. We ask that all participants arrive between 6:00-6:30 am at the high school parking lot. There will be coffee and light refreshments available for participants. Shuttle buses will be available to transport participants to the starting line at the South End of the Long Bridge for a start time of 7:30am. Do I have to wear my bib number? Yes, please display your bib on the front of your outermost garment. Those who run without a bib will be asked to leave the course and will not be allowed to finish. I am a fast runner. Can I get a front line position? Runners predicting a pace faster than 6 minute/mile will be seeded in the front corral (arrive early). Will there be awards for running? Yes, we keep them very simple since our mission is to honor first responders, most of our awards are based on firefighters, police or military running in gear in the same fashion that Stephen Siller did on 9/11. This event is intended to be an experience and much more than a run. Will water be available? Yes, a water station will be available along the route. What can you bring to the event? Can I run with a stroller, backpack, wheelchair, roller blades, bicycle, etc? Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted. Firefighter turnout gear and military backpacks are also permitted. Please leave all personal items and valuables in your vehicle. All items should be stored securely at the owner's risk. Tunnel to Towers Foundation will not be responsible for the loss of any items. Does my registration fee count towards my fundraising goal? Your registration fee does not count toward the fundraising goal. Can someone else pick up my packet for me? Yes, they can. They must present a copy of your registration receipt. And don't forget to thank them! Can I still donate to a team and/or individual after the start of the race? Yes. Donations will be accepted for 6 weeks after the event. How can my company/organization sponsor this event? Please send all sponsorship correspondence to SandpointClimb@t2t.org with your contact information and someone will be in touch with you within 24 hours. I would like to donate goods or services to this event. How do I do that? You can contact us at SandpointClimb@t2t.org. We make every effort to keep costs down to allow us to give the most to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation in Stephen Siller's name. Your generosity will be greatly appreciated. As a participant, can I fundraise/encourage others to donate? Yes! Once you are registered, you will be given directions to start your own fundraising page and you will be able to accept donations online. Do you want to donate cash/money? We can help you with that. Contact us at SandpointClimb@t2t.org and we can walk you through the process or you can send donations directly to ATTN: T2TSandpoint/ 2361 Hylan Boulevard., Staten Island, NY 10306 - please give us your information so we can add it to your fundraising page. Where can I mail an OFFLINE donation (check made payable to Tunnel to Towers Foundation)? Please mail any offline donations to: Tunnel to Towers Foundation ATTN: Dayna Marsh 2361 Hylan Blvd. Staten Island, NY 10306 Can I transfer my registration to another participant? Yes. Contact us at SandpointClimb@t2t.org and we will manually change i
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When is Tunnel to Towers Climb – Sandpoint, ID 2026 — Sandpoint, ID?
Tunnel to Towers Climb – Sandpoint, ID 2026 — Sandpoint, ID takes place on July 4, 2026. The race is held in Sandpoint, Idaho.
Where is Tunnel to Towers Climb – Sandpoint, ID 2026 — Sandpoint, ID held?
Tunnel to Towers Climb – Sandpoint, ID 2026 — Sandpoint, ID is held at 410 S Division Ave in Sandpoint, Idaho.
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